Sasha needs your help to lead a normal life

We are asking for your help to raise funds for one special dog. Her name is Sasha and she is a dwarf German Shepherd.

Sasha was found wandering the streets of Cookstown by a member of the public and was taken to the local pound where she was rescued by Assisi Animal Sanctuary. No one knows how Sasha ended up as a stray at 14 months old, but thankfully for her she can now get the medical treatment that she requires, with your help.

Sasha’s front right leg is crooked, she cannot put pressure on it and is often seen limping on this foot. Her deformed leg was caused by the bones in her growth plates which didn’t form properly. If this was left to continue it would only get worse and soon, without very major surgery, Sasha would not be able to walk or play anymore and would probably have to have her leg amputated.

Assisi sought the expert advice of two top local Orthopaedic Surgeons, Greg Dunlop, from Earlswood Vets, Belfast and Alessandro Piras at Cromlyn House Vets, Hillsborough. They agreed that major surgery would be needed to save Sasha’s leg. She will need two procedures a few weeks apart to fix her problem, which will involve cutting and realigning the damaged bones then using special plates to hold the bones in place while they are healing. This should save Sasha’s leg, allowing her to lead a full and pain free life. These operations will cost around £2,500 – £3,000 in total, and Assisi needs your help to raise these much needed funds.

If you would like to help Sasha please donate through any of these ways:

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To date we have helped thousands of rescue animals and our aim is to ensure we give them the best possible treatment while they are in our care and to find them their forever home. Your support helps us not only feed them, but to provide them with toys and treats and also excellent veterinary treatment.